When you think of synthetic biology most people don’t get excited. That is the way Suneet Kharey feels.
Seneet Kharey is a member of the iGem team here in Lethbridge.
According to their website, iGem is a foundation that is dedicated to education and competition as well as the advancement of synthetic biology.
On the site syntheticbiology.org they say synthetic biology is the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems, and the re-design of existing, natural biological systems for useful purposes.
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5,600 participants across 42 countries took part in the iGEM Competition.
The Lethbridge team worked side by side with emergency services to find ways to better clean the back of ambulances this year.
They were approached through the emergency services with the proposal to find a way to clean the back of ambulances.
“We went on a few ride alongs to see better what problems we could help with,” said Graeme Glaister another student participating in the iGem team.
He goes on to say you can always see the blood and puke and know to clean it up. But you can’t see what microbes are infesting the back of amulances.
“While we were looking at this project we didn’t consider any other applicants,” said Kharey
Suneet Kharey joined the iGem team to help make a difference in her community.
“By being a part of iGem it is a great way to help your community help people help society. Help out in any way that you can,” said Kharey
She said that participating in iGem is been one of her favorite experiences.
“Everyone wants to change the world and this is one little way you can help do it,” said Kharey
iGem will be hosting a charity dinner on Nov. 26 and tickets will be $50.
